Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our vibrant team at MacKillop Family Services as a Residential Care After Hours Support Worker, contributing to the emotional, social, and behavioral care needs of vulnerable young people.
About the role: This permanent position, based in Canberra, ACT, is part of MacKillop's National After-Hours Services Unit. You will be at the heart of creating a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals, supporting their personal growth and well-being.
Full-time with penalties for applicable shiftsWork every 2nd weekend8 shifts per fortnight, each 9 to 10 hours longAlternating fortnightly rosters: One fortnight: 5 PM to 2 or 3 AM shifts / The next fortnight: 9 or 10 PM to 7 AM shiftsKey Responsibilities: As a Residential Care After Hours Support Worker, you'll guide young people to develop their independent living skills, protect their rights, and maintain connections with their significant people and places. You'll also play a role in fostering their positive identity and involving them in decision-making processes. Your 'Roving' responsibilities across Residential units offer a diverse and rewarding experience.
Key Selection Criteria: We are looking for someone with experience in youth services or residential care, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You'll need to be comfortable working after hours and on weekends, with a strong commitment to MacKillop's mission and values.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. Requirements: Valid and current Driver's Licence;Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);Valid Employee Working with Vulnerable People Check;Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check;Successful candidates will also need to undergo a CYPS check (MacKillop will assist with this).What We Offer:Salary packaging – Maximise your take-home pay up to $18,550 per year.Ongoing Career Development, Education, and Training to grow your career.Fitness Passport – Discounted gym memberships for you and your family.Employee Assistance Program – Free access to social, financial, and mental health support services, including health advice from qualified nutritionists.Ready to make a difference? If you're passionate about contributing to the lives of vulnerable young people and want to be part of a team that values positive change, apply now!
For more information, please contact: Joshua Sue-See at ******.
Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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